Planning and Development

The law surrounding planning is extremely complex and full of procedures which can be difficult to navigate if you are unfamiliar with them.

We have a specialised planning team at Hayes + Storr headed up by Director Richard Hewitt, a solicitor with over 25 years’ experience in this field. Richard is also a member of The Royal Town Planning Institute.

We can advise you on all aspects of planning law including:-

Building Regulations

Change of Use

Compulsory Purchase Orders

Enforcement

General Planning Advice

Highway Law

Listed Buildings

Planning Appeals

Planning Applications and Objections

Public Rights of Way

Trees and Hedgerows

A comprehensive service

Our specialist solicitors understand the impact that planning issues can have on amongst other things; the value of your property, its development, re-sale potential and the quality of life you enjoy while residing in it. We know that no two planning matters are the same which is why we pride ourselves on providing you with the bespoke advice and support you need. Assisting, advising and representing you throughout the entire planning process giving you confidence that your matter is in the capable hands of an experienced expert.

Planning and Development Team

Richard joined Hayes + Storr 2003 and became a partner the following year. He is now a director and Chairman of Hayes + Storr Limited

Richard specialises in Town and Country Planning (contentious and negotiated), Commercial Property (investment, development, secured lending and lease work), and the sale and purchase of small businesses.

Richard is qualified as a Solicitor and as a Legal Associate of the RTPI and has lived for many years in Sheringham, since his early professional days in the City of London. He has served as a Governor at Sheringham Academy and as a Town Councillor and remains a keen member of the Sheringham Chamber of Trade.

Richard’s passion is Sheringham and North Norfolk, which he enjoys with his family and Boxer dogs.